Entries close 6 September, online only
Join GKR Karate competitors from across New South Wales and the ACT for a great day of competition at the 2026 NSW State Championships.
This page is the central location for event information, including arrival times, directions, parking, competitor requirements and the detailed event timetable once available. Please bookmark this page and check it again before travelling.
Competitors pay per event, so a student entering kata and kumite pays once at the full rate and less for the second. Spectators are ticketed separately, so buy ahead and walk straight in.
Paid online at entry. All fees are strictly non-refundable, including if your competitor withdraws or cannot make the day.
Enter a competitorA family ticket covers two adults and their children.
Buy spectator ticketsThe venue changed after the first flyers went out. If you have an older copy pinned to the fridge, this is the address that counts. Check it before you set off on the morning.
Teams are first on the mats, so team competitors start their morning an hour and a half before everyone else. Check in at the time listed for your events, not at the time they begin.
Competitors entered in team events should arrive in time for the 7.30am team check-in.
Competitors who are only participating in individual events should arrive in time for the 9.00am individual check-in.
Please allow additional time to park, enter the venue and complete check-in.
For all kumite events. No gear, no mat. The officials check it at the edge, and there is nothing anyone can do about it at that point. Pack it the night before.
White shin guards will not be permitted unless the competitor is under the age of 10. Everyone else needs IGKF/WKF approved shin protectors and gloves in red or blue. The colour is matched to your side of the draw, so bring the pair.
There is no wiggle room on any of these, and every year somebody finds that out the hard way. Read them, then enter.
Sunday 6 September 2026, online only. Nothing is taken by phone, by email or at the dojo. The entry form is the only door in.
The draw is built from the closed entry list, so turning up on the morning to enter is not an option. Get it in before the deadline.
All fees are strictly non-refundable, including if your competitor is sick, withdraws or cannot make the day.
Competitors should arrive with everything below. The compulsory kumite equipment is spelled out in full just above. This is the rest of the bag.
The centre lists an onsite kiosk offering drinks, snacks and coffee. Competitors should still bring sufficient water and any food they may require, as kiosk products and availability may vary.
Please clearly label personal equipment, drink bottles and bags with the competitor’s name.
Kata and kumite, juniors through to seniors, all day on eight mats with the hall packed around them — plus kihon and kick shield sumo events for the lower grades. Whether your student is chasing a medal or just wants one competition under their belt, this is the room they walk into.
Photographs from a previous GKR state titles.
Parking, public transport and accessible access at the Michael Clarke Centre, Carnes Hill.
The centre is located near Cowpasture Road and Kurrajong Road. The venue advises that ample onsite parking is available. Please allow extra time, as the car park and surrounding roads may be busy on the morning of the Championships.
Use the Get directions button in the venue details above to open the venue in your preferred navigation app.
Bus stops are located on Kurrajong Road near the venue and Carnes Hill Marketplace. Several services operate through the Carnes Hill Marketplace stop, but competitors and spectators should use the Transport for NSW Trip Planner to confirm the best route and current event-day departure times.
The venue lists designated accessible parking, wheelchair access and accessible change rooms. Anyone requiring additional assistance is encouraged to contact the event organisers before the Championships.
Yes. The Championships will now be held at the Michael Clarke Centre, 2 Margaret Dawson Drive, Carnes Hill NSW 2171. Please disregard any earlier venue information.
Team-event competitors should arrive for check-in at 7.30am.
Competitors participating only in individual events should arrive for check-in at 9.00am.
All competitors should allow extra time for parking and entry into the venue.
Team events begin at 8.00am.
The official bow-in is at 9.40am, followed by individual events from 10.00am.
Competitors entered in team events must arrive for the 7.30am team check-in and remain at the venue for their individual events.
No. All entries must be completed online by Sunday 6 September 2026. No competitor entries will be accepted at the event.
A division-confirmation email will be sent after entries close. Competitors and parents should check the information carefully and report any errors by Thursday 10 September 2026.
The detailed running order will be posted on this page approximately one week before the Championships.
No. All entry fees are strictly non-refundable.
Yes. Adult, child and family spectator tickets are available. Children under five receive free entry.
Yes. All kumite competitors must have the required mouthguard, approved gloves, shin protectors and applicable groin or chest guards.
White shin guards are only permitted for competitors under 10 years of age.
The venue advises that ample onsite parking is available. Competitors and spectators should still arrive early because the centre is expected to be busy.
The centre provides designated accessible parking, wheelchair access and accessible change rooms.
The centre has an onsite kiosk offering drinks, snacks and coffee. Competitors should also bring their own water bottle and suitable food for the day.
Entry and division questions should be directed to your GKR Karate instructor. Please include the competitor’s full name, dojo and entry-confirmation details.
Please do not contact the recreation centre regarding competition entries or divisions, as these are managed by GKR Karate.
Still stuck? Talk to your GKR Karate instructor. Please don’t contact the recreation centre about entries or divisions. Those are managed by GKR Karate.
Michael Clarke Centre, Carnes Hill. Team check in 7.30am, individuals 9.00am, bow in 9.40am. Entries close 6 September, online only.
